MAX Phases: Properties of Machinable Ternary Carbides and Nitrides

INTRODUCTION Introduction History of the MAX Phases STRUCTURE, BONDING, AND DEFECTS Introduction Atom Coordinates, Stacking Sequences, and Polymorphic Transformations Lattice Parameters, Bond Lengths, and Interlayer Thicknesses Theoretical Considerations To Be or Not to Be Distortion of Octahedra and Trigonal Prisms Solid Solutions Defects Summary and Conclusions ELASTIC PROPERTIES, RAMAN AND INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY Introduction Elastic Constants Young's Modulus and Shear Modulus Poisson's Ratios Bulk Moduli Extrema in Elastic Properties Effect of Temperature on Elastic Properties Raman Spectroscopy Infrared Spectroscopy Summary and Conclusions THERMAL PROPERTIES Introduction Thermal Conductivities Atomic…